The power of forgiveness
Andrew McGreehin's Story
I was brought up in a Christian home where both of my parents loved God completely and believed in the Bible 100%. As a result there was never a time in my life when I did not know about God or believe he existed and loved me. In 1991, when I was 10 years old, I heard Billy Graham speak in Murrayfield stadium. It was then I realized that I needed to become a Christian in my own right. God accepted me then, with my limited understanding and child's faith.
I was severely bullied for years around that time and many people carry emotional scars from such experiences well into adulthood. I don't. Because God loves me and has forgiven me I was able to forgive and love those who made my life a misery. Furthermore, on the cross Jesus defeated not only my sin but the sin of everyone else and its power over me - none of the wrong that has been done to me can rule my life.
Throughout my teenage years my Mum developed M.E. and my Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This was the hardest time of my life. At times I would cry out to God in desperation, I would even swear at him sometimes. But through it all the Holy Spirit was with me. As a result of these years I can testify that the peace of God truly is beyond anything we can possibly imagine or comprehend.
Jesus is the foundation for my life and I cannot express to him or you how outstanding he is. It blows my mind to think that the God of the universe is so concerned about me that he died for me and now lives in me.